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Robert Cooley Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Robert H. Cooley Jr., 101, former Petersburg attorney who departed this life on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at The Hermitage in Richmond, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at Oak Street A.M.E. Zion Church, Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Rebecca Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. Attending relatives and friends will assemble one hour prior to service at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Online condolences may be left at www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Feb. 22, 2011.

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Millie Hayward

March 21, 2011

I remember Mr. Cooley was a fine attorney and a very polite gentleman that cared about his clients.He lived a good long life and he will be remembered for many years to come for all the good deeds he did for the people of Petersburg.May God bless and comfort his family in this time of sorrow.

February 24, 2011

Dear Betty and Gregory, we are sorry to learn of your father, our prayers go out
to the family. The Jarratts

Natalie Harris Myers

February 22, 2011

To Lisa Cooley Hill and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. What an awseome legacy he has left in Petersburg. We also give thanks to God for the long life that he lived. May you be comforted that he is now joined with your grandmother in eternal rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rejoice! For you shall see him again.

Robert Cooley IV

February 20, 2011

G pops you are and always will be my greatest source of inspiration. It wasn't always what u said, or wouldn't say. It was what you DID. A man of honor, integrity, and action. It has and always will be my privilege to carry your name. Your grandson Robert H Cooley IV

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